saline and well-defined

spartan personality

but it is not mature

black truffle and smoke that soar from the glass

Chandon de Briailles, Corton Bressandes Vintage:2012 saline and well-defined(from three separate plantings that have an average vine age of ~35 years). Subtle hints of wood toast are present on the cool and overtly floral inflected aromas of red berries, smoke, sandalwood and spice. The mouth feel of the middle weight plus flavors are finer yet there is the classic Corton muscle that shows up on the notably firm, powerful and driving finish. As the best examples of Bressandes always are, this is a wine of power and